Johnson, who works as a radio host in Houston, was asked by a caller to name the player who "had the ugliest spouse" during this time with the Patriots.

Johnson, who now admits he should have said nothing, named Wilfork's wife, Bianca.

"You know what, I’ve got it," Johnson said. "And this is a big, big man. This guy had his way with the Texans this year. He won’t hear this: Vince Wilfork."

The comment was posted quickly by Internet bloggers and reached Wilfork within hours.

Wilfork shot back with an expletive-laced post on Twitter.

"Every1 (sic) is entitled to their own opinion, but it is (expletive) when a x-teammate that I actually looked up to and enjoyed playing with, takes shots at my wife for whatever reasons."

"All I wann say (sic) is (expletive)! You don't want to (expletive) with me or my family. Take shots at me all day, but not them."

Johnson, also through Twitter, quickly apologized.

"I made a huge error in judgment and want to apologize to Vince and his wife," Johnson wrote. "Vince and his family are outstanding people who I have admired since they arrived in NE. I learned a big lesson today and feel terrible."